Macon County property record for 290 North Dr, Highlands, NC 28741
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 848 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.96 acres (41,818 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,788 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7540547695 |
| Primary APN | 7540547695 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 848 sqft Heated Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 848 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Crossed Walls |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 41,818 sqft (0.96 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,046 sqft |
| Utility Building | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 125224 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 290 NORTH DR |
| City | HIGHLANDS |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28741-4518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 27 GREENWOOD FOREST |
| Legal Subdivision | GREENWOOD FOREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHLANDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
290 North Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Macon County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 290 NORTH DR, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741-4518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20118403 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34 / 329 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 290 North Dr was $2,788, up 9.8% from the year before.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon County |
| Municipality | Highlands Town |
| Unified School District | Macon County Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,788.00 (+9.81%) | $618,320 Land $250,000 Building $368,320 | $618,320 Land $250,000 Building $368,320 |
| 2025 | $2,539.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,527.00 | $589,320 Land $250,000 Building $339,320 | $589,320 Land $250,000 Building $339,320 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 290 North Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 290 North Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 58% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF HIGHLANDS serves 6,614 people · EPA ID NC0157015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Hotwire Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Vyve Broadband Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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